How To Prioritize Your Mental Health in Graduate School

[@Butterflygyal97]

I am a black woman and a first-generation graduate student earning my M.A in Elementary Education. I can agree with everything that you said especially about the financial stressors. Additionally, my Master's program is 100 % online which poses another struggle of feelings of disconnection. Luckily, I have access to mental health care via my PCP with medications and a licensed therapist. I love your video! Keep up the good work! We, as black women, need more solidarity in places like grad school.

[@DrAtashaJordan]

Thanks for taking a moment to comment! So glad that you've found support through your training!

[@shapley4980]

Dr. Tasha, Which year of residency did you personally find to be the most physically/mentally overwhelming?

[@DrAtashaJordan]

Great question. Typically PGY2 year is seen as a challenging year. There’s more responsibility and more difficult rotations like consults and night float. It was definitely a challenging year, but I made it through!